Rump-fed ronyon - insult, fat rumped baggae
Sieve: someone who can't keep a secret, sift
Thither: further, go away to the other direction
Se'nnights: seven nights, a week
Tempest-tost: storm tost, buffeted
Whence: from where
Thrice: three times
Rapt: physically carry
Withall: with all
Hath: has
Paraphrase
Weary se'nnights nine times nine
Shall he dwindle, peak and pine:
Though his bark cannot be lost,
Yet it shall be tempest-tost
Look what I have
Weary seven nights, nine times nine
He will dwindle both peak and pine:
Even though his bark won't,
It will be buffeted
Look what I have
Character Analysis
Witches:
The three witches are able to see the future. They stir up plots by telling the characters about the future. They tell Macbeth will become the future king. They also tell Banquo that his son will become a king. But so far, only one prophecy has come true.
Macbeth:
The witches predict that he will become the king. He's not sure whether to believe the witches because he just became a thane just as they said.
Banquo:
Banquo is a friend of Macbeth and has been told by the witches that his son will become the king.
Ross:
He's the king's messenger. He congratulates Macbeth in behalf of the king.
Angus:
He's also a messenger who tells Macbeth that he has become the new thane of Cawdor.
Summary
The story starts out with a witch getting insulted by a sailor's wife. One of the other witches then cut off the sailor's thumb. Then Macbeth and Banquo come and ask who they are. The witches the answer their question but instead argue about who Macbeth and Banquo are. They say that Macbeth is the queen and that Banquo will have a son that will become a king. When Macbeth and Banquo try to ask what they mean, the witches disappear and Ross and Angus come to tell Macbeth that he has been appointed as the new thane of Cawdor.
Conflict
The conflict happens between the sailor and his wife with the witches. The sailor's wife insults the witch and ends up having her husband's finger cut off. Next. Macbeth and Banquo come in and the witches argue about who they are. They come to a conclusion that Macbeth will become the thane of Cawdor then the king and that Banquo will have a son who will become a king. 1.5, 1.6
What do we learn about Macbeth in this Scene? Lady Macbeth is happy and afraid now that Macbeth has become the thane of Cawdor. She is afraid because Macbeth has the ambition to get the crown and Lady Macbeth thinks what Macbeth will fail to do so since he has a good heart. Since Macbeth is not capable of killing, Lady Macbeth seems to more than ready to carry out murders on her own.
How might Lady Macbeth answer the question "What is the meaning of life?" She'd probably say that it means to sacrifice yourself for your loved one. Lady Macbeth seems to be ready to throw her life on the line for Macbeth as she states that she will kill people in order for Macbeth to get what he wants.
Identify and write out 2 of Lady Macbeth's lines that are particularly striking and explain why. Look like th' innocent flower,
But be the serpent under ’t (1.5, line 56-57)
I like this line because it shows how deeply connected and understanding Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are. Even though Macbeth doesn't state any specifics, Lady Macbeth already knows what's going through his mind.I thought this line was shocking, because Lady Macbeth just got the letter, and knows what is going on in Macbeth's mind.
Come, you spirits
That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,And fill me from the crown to the toe top-fullOf direst cruelty. Make thick my blood.Stop up the access and passage to remorse, (1.5, line 30-34)
I also liked these lines because it shows that Lady Macbeth is willing to sacrifice and support Macbeth no matter what happens. It's quite a devotion she has.
Identify a significant word that Lady Macbeth uses in 1.5 or 1.6 and define both the denotation and connotation of the word and explain why it is significant.
Honor (1.6, line 17)
Denotation: high respect, esteem
Connotation: It has a good meaning to it, and it has a respectful tone to it. It slightly has a tone of a servant respecting his master. 1.7 Why has Macbeth decided to kill King Duncan by the end of Act 1?
In the beginning of Act 1.7, Macbeth is quite relunctant to kill Duncan. However Lady Macbeth convinces him and taunts him throughout the scene. She attacks Macbeth’s pride calling him a coward and such, making Macbeth compelled to kill the king.
Evidence:
“Was the hope drunk wherein you dressed yourself? Hath it slept since? And wakes it now, to look so green and pale at what it did so freely? (1.7, line 36-45)”
-Here, Macbeth is taunted by Lady Macbeth. She makes him feel bad by telling him such words and attacks his pride as a thane and a man. But at the same time, this encourages Macbeth to commit the crime.
“When Duncan is asleep-whereto the rather shall his day’s hard journey soundly invite him-his two chamberlains will I with wine and wassail so convince that memory, the warder of the brain, shall be a fume, and the receipt of reason a limbeck only (1.7, line 60-72).” -This quote shows how prepared and ready Lady Macbeth is. She seems to be challenging Macbeth by showing how much she had done for him. It also reassures him in a way because he knows that he can follow a plan and not only his impulses.
Conclusion:
From the discussion, some people stated that Macbeth killed Duncan for his own ambitions. It’s kind of like a human instinct to reach for more power. Even so, I stand strong to my beliefs that Lady Macbeth was the main reason behind Duncan’s murder. If Lady Macbeth hadn’t said the things she said, the story could have ended quite differently. Act 2 Reflection How does Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does he react this way?
He feels really guilty and bad after killing Duncan. No matter who you are we all have morals and killing someone goes against them. He has a guilty conscience because he knows that he shouldn’t have killed Duncan. I think he feels guilty because he’s worried that someone will figure out that he did it. It’s also because he knows that killing Duncan and becoming king is not really what he wants.
Evidence:
I’ll go no more:I am afraid to think what I have done;Look on ’t again I dare not. (2.2, line 55)
What hands are here? Ha! They pluck out mine eyes.Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand? (2.2, line 59-61)
How does Lady Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does she react this way?
I don’t think she feels guilty or anything. She seems to be a little worried because Macbeth brought the sword back with him. She seems to be pleased though that Duncan has died since it gives her a bigger chance to become queen. I think that Lady Macbeth is driven by her ambition and she will willing to destroy and cut down anything that is on her path. She’s not guilty especially because she is not the one who actually committed the crime, it’s Macbeth.
Evidence:
These deeds must not be thought
After these ways. So, it will make us mad. (2.2, line 37)
And wash this filthy witness from your hand. Why did you bring these daggers from the place?They must lie there. Go carry them and smear The sleepy grooms with blood. (2.2, line 47-50)
3.5, 3.6 Act 3.5: The three witches meet Hectate who gets angry at them for telling Macbeth his future and instructs the witches to trick Macbeth.
Act 3.6: In this scene people are discussing about who could have ommitted the murders of Duncan and Banquo; Lennox thinks Macbeth is innocent and that Malcom and Donalbain killed Duncan and that Fleance killed Bnaquo, the Lord believs that Macbeth is responsible for all of them.
In 3.6, what suspicions does the Lord have about Macbeth?
He thinks that Macbeth killed Duncan and Banquo in order to become king. 4.1
What does Macbeth want in this scene?
He wants to know if there is anything that poses danger to him and his status as a king. He’s worrying because he’s been seeing Banquo’s ghost and wonders if Fleance will take the throne away from him since the witches said that Banquo’s sons will become kings.
What stands in his way?
Banquo’s ghost and Macduff stands in his way. Banquo’s ghost keeps appearing, worrying Macbeth to no end. Macduff is the biggest obstacle for Macbeth since h believes that Macbeth killed Duncan and wants him out of the throne.
How does Macbeth attempt to overcome the obstacles in his way?
Well he first goes to the witches to see if they can give him any adivce. After hearing that Macduff will block his way and try to take him off the throne, he decides to kill Macduff. He fails to do so and only kills his family.
What do the witches want in this scene? All they real want to do is to create trouble. They do this by telling Macbeth all these predictions that can’t be proven to be true. After their encounter though, Hectate tells them to trick Macbeth so they do that.
Act 5 How has lady Macbeth transformed by the end of the play?
Evidence 1
Quote: The queen, my lord, is dead.-line 16
Explanation: Lady Macbeth commits suicide after her guilt has taken over her. Before, she used to not care about anything else but how to obtain power but instead, her characteristics have changed with Macbeth. Macbeth is now power hungry while Lady Macbeth is overcome with guilt.
Evidence 2
Here’s the smell of the blood still. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. -line 50~51
Explanation: This the scene where she is constantly washing her hands as if doing so will rid of her guilt and crimes. Now she is obsessed about becoming innocent though she didn’t care before.
What is the main idea of the story?
The main idea of the story is that greed and ambition eventually will destroy your life. Both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth have ended up dead and unhappy because of their choice to take over the throne. Macbeth changed into a cold blooded murder while Lady Macbeth suffered because of her guilty conscience. In the beginning they both suffer because of their morals but each of them change differently. Macbeth turns himself away from morals and his conscience while Lady Macbeth suffers and ends up killing herself.
Textual Evidence:
"Whence is that knocking?—
How is’t with me, when every noise appals me?
What hands are here! Ha, they pluck out mine eyes.
Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine,
Making the green one red. ” (2.2. 55–61)
“Out, damned spot; out, I say. One, two,—why, then ’tis time to do’t. Hell is murky. Fie, my lord, fie, a soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?” (5.1.30–34)
“The Queen, my lord is dead” (5.5 16)
“What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?” (5.1 36-38)
"She should have died hereafter. There would have been a time for such a word."
What can we learn from these characters? Select one or two characters and explain your answer.
Many of the characters in Macbeth exist to prove a certain point and help to reinforce the main ideas. The main ideas are that greed is bad and that tyrants will be taken down. From Lady Macbeth we can learn that ambition and greed will eventually lead to death. She killed in order to achieve power but in the end, ended up killing herself because of her conscience. From her death we can also learn that going against morals and your conscience will only create suffering. From Macbeth we can learn what makes a good leader and what makes a bad one. In the story, Macbeth acts like a tyrant and in turn makes everyone betray and hate him. In contrast the Macbeth all the others look as good leaders and good people.
Textual Evidence
“The Queen, my lord is dead” (5.5 16)
"Here's the smell of blood still. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. Oh, oh, oh!" (5.1 48-52)
“The king-becoming graces are justice, verity, temp’rance, stableness, Bounty, perseverance, mercy, and lowliness” (4.3.92–93)
Do you see recurring images, words, deeds, situations, consequences, mistakes? Select two items from the preceding list and give examples from the play.
A recurring word is blood. The word blood is used throughout the book, it's in almost every act. Blood is used to describe many things, it could be referring to real blood or conscience and guilt. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth suffer because of blood. Lady Macbeth is traumatized and keeps seeing blood on her hands, the blood of the people she and Macbeth had killed. It drives her crazy, later killing her. To Macbeth, blood represents the people he has killed and how much moral corruption he had committed to assume the throne.
Hallucination is an recurring image in the story. There is the ghost of Banquo that only Macbeth can see since he is the one who killed him. The ghost of Banquo frightens Macbeth and somewhat makes him guilty. For Lady Macbeth, she sees blood on her hands when there is none. She keeps hallucinating because she feels guilty for killing so many people.
Textual Evidence:
“Out, damned spot; out, I say. One, two,—why, then ’tis time to do’t. Hell is murky. Fie, my lord, fie, a soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him.” (5.1.30–34)
"Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me." (3.4 50-51) "Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand?" (2.2 58-59)
1.3 Vocabulary
Rump-fed ronyon - insult, fat rumped baggaeSieve: someone who can't keep a secret, sift
Thither: further, go away to the other direction
Se'nnights: seven nights, a week
Tempest-tost: storm tost, buffeted
Whence: from where
Thrice: three times
Rapt: physically carry
Withall: with all
Hath: has
Paraphrase
Weary se'nnights nine times nineShall he dwindle, peak and pine:
Though his bark cannot be lost,
Yet it shall be tempest-tost
Look what I have
Weary seven nights, nine times nine
He will dwindle both peak and pine:
Even though his bark won't,
It will be buffeted
Look what I have
Character Analysis
Witches:The three witches are able to see the future. They stir up plots by telling the characters about the future. They tell Macbeth will become the future king. They also tell Banquo that his son will become a king. But so far, only one prophecy has come true.
Macbeth:
The witches predict that he will become the king. He's not sure whether to believe the witches because he just became a thane just as they said.
Banquo:
Banquo is a friend of Macbeth and has been told by the witches that his son will become the king.
Ross:
He's the king's messenger. He congratulates Macbeth in behalf of the king.
Angus:
He's also a messenger who tells Macbeth that he has become the new thane of Cawdor.
Summary
The story starts out with a witch getting insulted by a sailor's wife. One of the other witches then cut off the sailor's thumb. Then Macbeth and Banquo come and ask who they are. The witches the answer their question but instead argue about who Macbeth and Banquo are. They say that Macbeth is the queen and that Banquo will have a son that will become a king. When Macbeth and Banquo try to ask what they mean, the witches disappear and Ross and Angus come to tell Macbeth that he has been appointed as the new thane of Cawdor.Conflict
The conflict happens between the sailor and his wife with the witches. The sailor's wife insults the witch and ends up having her husband's finger cut off. Next. Macbeth and Banquo come in and the witches argue about who they are. They come to a conclusion that Macbeth will become the thane of Cawdor then the king and that Banquo will have a son who will become a king.1.5, 1.6
What do we learn about Macbeth in this Scene?
Lady Macbeth is happy and afraid now that Macbeth has become the thane of Cawdor. She is afraid because Macbeth has the ambition to get the crown and Lady Macbeth thinks what Macbeth will fail to do so since he has a good heart. Since Macbeth is not capable of killing, Lady Macbeth seems to more than ready to carry out murders on her own.
How might Lady Macbeth answer the question "What is the meaning of life?"
She'd probably say that it means to sacrifice yourself for your loved one. Lady Macbeth seems to be ready to throw her life on the line for Macbeth as she states that she will kill people in order for Macbeth to get what he wants.
Identify and write out 2 of Lady Macbeth's lines that are particularly striking and explain why.
Look like th' innocent flower,
But be the serpent under ’t (1.5, line 56-57)
I like this line because it shows how deeply connected and understanding Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are. Even though Macbeth doesn't state any specifics, Lady Macbeth already knows what's going through his mind.I thought this line was shocking, because Lady Macbeth just got the letter, and knows what is going on in Macbeth's mind.
Come, you spirits
That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,And fill me from the crown to the toe top-fullOf direst cruelty. Make thick my blood.Stop up the access and passage to remorse, (1.5, line 30-34)
I also liked these lines because it shows that Lady Macbeth is willing to sacrifice and support Macbeth no matter what happens. It's quite a devotion she has.
Identify a significant word that Lady Macbeth uses in 1.5 or 1.6 and define both the denotation and connotation of the word and explain why it is significant.
Honor (1.6, line 17)
Denotation: high respect, esteem
Connotation: It has a good meaning to it, and it has a respectful tone to it. It slightly has a tone of a servant respecting his master.
1.7
Why has Macbeth decided to kill King Duncan by the end of Act 1?
In the beginning of Act 1.7, Macbeth is quite relunctant to kill Duncan. However Lady Macbeth convinces him and taunts him throughout the scene. She attacks Macbeth’s pride calling him a coward and such, making Macbeth compelled to kill the king.
Evidence:
“Was the hope drunk wherein you dressed yourself? Hath it slept since? And wakes it now, to look so green and pale at what it did so freely? (1.7, line 36-45)”
-Here, Macbeth is taunted by Lady Macbeth. She makes him feel bad by telling him such words and attacks his pride as a thane and a man. But at the same time, this encourages Macbeth to commit the crime.
“When Duncan is asleep-whereto the rather shall his day’s hard journey soundly invite him-his two chamberlains will I with wine and wassail so convince that memory, the warder of the brain, shall be a fume, and the receipt of reason a limbeck only (1.7, line 60-72).”
-This quote shows how prepared and ready Lady Macbeth is. She seems to be challenging Macbeth by showing how much she had done for him. It also reassures him in a way because he knows that he can follow a plan and not only his impulses.
Conclusion:
From the discussion, some people stated that Macbeth killed Duncan for his own ambitions. It’s kind of like a human instinct to reach for more power. Even so, I stand strong to my beliefs that Lady Macbeth was the main reason behind Duncan’s murder. If Lady Macbeth hadn’t said the things she said, the story could have ended quite differently.
Act 2 Reflection
How does Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does he react this way?
He feels really guilty and bad after killing Duncan. No matter who you are we all have morals and killing someone goes against them. He has a guilty conscience because he knows that he shouldn’t have killed Duncan. I think he feels guilty because he’s worried that someone will figure out that he did it. It’s also because he knows that killing Duncan and becoming king is not really what he wants.
Evidence:
I’ll go no more:I am afraid to think what I have done;Look on ’t again I dare not. (2.2, line 55)
What hands are here? Ha! They pluck out mine eyes.Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand? (2.2, line 59-61)
How does Lady Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does she react this way?
I don’t think she feels guilty or anything. She seems to be a little worried because Macbeth brought the sword back with him. She seems to be pleased though that Duncan has died since it gives her a bigger chance to become queen. I think that Lady Macbeth is driven by her ambition and she will willing to destroy and cut down anything that is on her path. She’s not guilty especially because she is not the one who actually committed the crime, it’s Macbeth.
Evidence:
These deeds must not be thought
After these ways. So, it will make us mad. (2.2, line 37)
And wash this filthy witness from your hand. Why did you bring these daggers from the place?They must lie there. Go carry them and smear The sleepy grooms with blood. (2.2, line 47-50)
3.5, 3.6
Act 3.5: The three witches meet Hectate who gets angry at them for telling Macbeth his future and instructs the witches to trick Macbeth.
Act 3.6: In this scene people are discussing about who could have ommitted the murders of Duncan and Banquo; Lennox thinks Macbeth is innocent and that Malcom and Donalbain killed Duncan and that Fleance killed Bnaquo, the Lord believs that Macbeth is responsible for all of them.
In 3.6, what suspicions does the Lord have about Macbeth?
He thinks that Macbeth killed Duncan and Banquo in order to become king.
4.1
What does Macbeth want in this scene?
He wants to know if there is anything that poses danger to him and his status as a king. He’s worrying because he’s been seeing Banquo’s ghost and wonders if Fleance will take the throne away from him since the witches said that Banquo’s sons will become kings.
What stands in his way?
Banquo’s ghost and Macduff stands in his way. Banquo’s ghost keeps appearing, worrying Macbeth to no end. Macduff is the biggest obstacle for Macbeth since h believes that Macbeth killed Duncan and wants him out of the throne.
How does Macbeth attempt to overcome the obstacles in his way?
Well he first goes to the witches to see if they can give him any adivce. After hearing that Macduff will block his way and try to take him off the throne, he decides to kill Macduff. He fails to do so and only kills his family.
What do the witches want in this scene?
All they real want to do is to create trouble. They do this by telling Macbeth all these predictions that can’t be proven to be true. After their encounter though, Hectate tells them to trick Macbeth so they do that.
Act 5
How has lady Macbeth transformed by the end of the play?
Evidence 1
Quote: The queen, my lord, is dead.-line 16
Explanation: Lady Macbeth commits suicide after her guilt has taken over her. Before, she used to not care about anything else but how to obtain power but instead, her characteristics have changed with Macbeth. Macbeth is now power hungry while Lady Macbeth is overcome with guilt.
Evidence 2
Here’s the smell of the blood still. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. -line 50~51
Explanation: This the scene where she is constantly washing her hands as if doing so will rid of her guilt and crimes. Now she is obsessed about becoming innocent though she didn’t care before.
What is the main idea of the story?
The main idea of the story is that greed and ambition eventually will destroy your life. Both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth have ended up dead and unhappy because of their choice to take over the throne. Macbeth changed into a cold blooded murder while Lady Macbeth suffered because of her guilty conscience. In the beginning they both suffer because of their morals but each of them change differently. Macbeth turns himself away from morals and his conscience while Lady Macbeth suffers and ends up killing herself.
Textual Evidence:
"Whence is that knocking?—
How is’t with me, when every noise appals me?
What hands are here! Ha, they pluck out mine eyes.
Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine,
Making the green one red. ” (2.2. 55–61)
“Out, damned spot; out, I say. One, two,—why, then ’tis time to do’t. Hell is murky. Fie, my lord, fie, a soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?” (5.1.30–34)
“The Queen, my lord is dead” (5.5 16)
“What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?” (5.1 36-38)
"She should have died hereafter. There would have been a time for such a word."
What can we learn from these characters? Select one or two characters and explain your answer.
Many of the characters in Macbeth exist to prove a certain point and help to reinforce the main ideas. The main ideas are that greed is bad and that tyrants will be taken down. From Lady Macbeth we can learn that ambition and greed will eventually lead to death. She killed in order to achieve power but in the end, ended up killing herself because of her conscience. From her death we can also learn that going against morals and your conscience will only create suffering. From Macbeth we can learn what makes a good leader and what makes a bad one. In the story, Macbeth acts like a tyrant and in turn makes everyone betray and hate him. In contrast the Macbeth all the others look as good leaders and good people.
Textual Evidence
“The Queen, my lord is dead” (5.5 16)
"Here's the smell of blood still. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. Oh, oh, oh!" (5.1 48-52)
“The king-becoming graces are justice, verity, temp’rance, stableness, Bounty, perseverance, mercy, and lowliness” (4.3.92–93)
Do you see recurring images, words, deeds, situations, consequences, mistakes? Select two items from the preceding list and give examples from the play.
A recurring word is blood. The word blood is used throughout the book, it's in almost every act. Blood is used to describe many things, it could be referring to real blood or conscience and guilt. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth suffer because of blood. Lady Macbeth is traumatized and keeps seeing blood on her hands, the blood of the people she and Macbeth had killed. It drives her crazy, later killing her. To Macbeth, blood represents the people he has killed and how much moral corruption he had committed to assume the throne.
Hallucination is an recurring image in the story. There is the ghost of Banquo that only Macbeth can see since he is the one who killed him. The ghost of Banquo frightens Macbeth and somewhat makes him guilty. For Lady Macbeth, she sees blood on her hands when there is none. She keeps hallucinating because she feels guilty for killing so many people.
Textual Evidence:
“Out, damned spot; out, I say. One, two,—why, then ’tis time to do’t. Hell is murky. Fie, my lord, fie, a soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him.” (5.1.30–34)
"Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me." (3.4 50-51)
"Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand?" (2.2 58-59)